Researcher

Hat Trick Productions; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hat Trick Productions is seeking a dynamic Researcher to join their team for an upcoming live event in Edinburgh. This hybrid role will require conducting thorough research, writing succinct briefs, and may involve several days on location during the event. The company is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in research for television production.
• Ability to write clear and concise briefs for event commentary.
• Experience in conducting detailed research chats with contributors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research for live event coverage.
• Write clear and concise briefs for commentary.
• Collaborate with programme contributors.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Job description

Livewire Pictures, part of the Hat Trick Group, has created and produced some of the biggest entertainment shows, live events, and music programmes on British and international television, including the BBC Proms TV coverage, Ariana Grande At The BBC, Not The Robbie Williams Christmas Show, Global Citizen Live, Mark Ronson: From The Heart, Concert for Ukraine, and Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown.

We are looking for a dynamic Researcher to join the team producing coverage of a live Scottish event. The contract will run from mid-July to mid-August. Applicants should provide examples of detailed research chats they have conducted with programme contributors and have proven experience in writing clear, concise briefs, ideally for event commentary. This role involves hybrid working and several days on location in Edinburgh, where filming takes place.

Our aim is to produce high-quality television programmes enjoyed by a wide audience. We are committed to representing people of all backgrounds both in front of and behind the camera, providing an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups in our industry.

Hat Trick Productions has noted that people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are underrepresented in their organisations and therefore especially encourages applications from this group.

Hat Trick Productions may use the Equal Merit provision when recruiting for this vacancy. If candidates are of equal merit, priority may be given to increase diversity, specifically regarding protected characteristics of ethnicity. This decision will be based on data declared by candidates.